Small Business Grants

Last updated July 22, 2026

There are currently 1,003 active small business grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Tory Burch Fellows Program	Tory Burch Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Capital Connector Program	Tory Burch Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Microenterprise Emergency Grants for Kennewick's Small Businesses	Tri-city Development Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Working Washington Small Business Emergency Grant (WWSBEG)	Tri-city Development Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	WU Microgrants (Women United Microgrants)	United Way of Acadiana Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Support Mini Grants	City & County of Denver	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	United for Business	United Way of Southeast Louisiana	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	City of Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF)	Somercor 504 Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dream of Change Business Support Grant	Wepower	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	WEPOWER Capital Fund	Wepower	Rolling	$1.5M
Foundation	CIE Incubators for Entrepreneurs & Nonprofit Founders	Wepower	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PROMISE Act Grants	West Central Initiative	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Community Economic Development (CED) Fund	South Carolina Association for	Rolling	$50K – $300K
Foundation	SC Launch Inc. Investment Program	South Carolina Research Authority	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Exterior Signage Grant Program	South Euclid Community Urban Redevelopment Corp	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Small Business Revolving Loan Fund	Western Nebraska Housing Opportunit	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Microenterprise Program - Microgrants	Southeast Neighborhood Development Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pennsylvania Optometric Emergency Assistance Program (POEAP)	Vision Benefits of America Inc	Rolling	$8K – $25K
Foundation	Whatcom Small Business Disaster Recovery Fund	Whatcom Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	First Path Program	Southwest Michigan First Corp	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MI New Favorite Snack Contest	Southwest Michigan First Corp	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant	The Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Farm-Tienda Grant	St Croix Foundation for Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PS, I Love You! - Stabilization Fund	The Alliance for Pioneer Square	Rolling	Varies

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About small business grants

Small business grants provide free funding you never have to repay — unlike loans. Federal agencies, state economic development offices, and private foundations offer grants for everything from startup costs to expansion, research, and hiring. Competition can be stiff, but the payoff is significant: non-dilutive capital with no interest or equity cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are small business grants really free money?

Yes. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid and unlike venture capital, they require no equity. However, most grants come with reporting requirements and must be used for the stated purpose. Some grants reimburse expenses rather than providing upfront cash.

What is the easiest small business grant to get?

Local and state-level grants tend to have less competition than federal programs. Look for community development grants from your city or county, state small business innovation programs, and foundation grants targeted at your specific industry or demographic. Micro-grants under $5,000 often have simpler applications.

Can startups apply for small business grants?

Absolutely. Many grants specifically target early-stage companies. The SBIR and STTR programs fund R&D startups, while foundations and state programs offer startup-specific grants. Some require an existing business entity, while others fund pre-revenue ventures.

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